Upholstery Product Engineer — CAD & Prototyping

MillerKnoll, Inc. in; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Upholstery for our upholstery programs. You will design and develop high-quality seating frames, foam and fabrics, advancing concepts to mass production with cross-functional teams.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Creo/SolidWorks), BOM/SOP work, prototyping, testing and a strong eye for craft and brand aesthetics. You will partner with design, manufacturing and suppliers to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied arts preferred or equivalent education and professional experience
• 5 years of professional engineering experience with leading development projects
• Experience designing and engineering plywood and solid wood upholstered chair frames and foam
• Hands-on experience with frame construction, foam up and upholstery preferred with mature sense of comfort and feel
• Proven design and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of brand aesthetic
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design and create 3D models and drawings (Creo/Solidworks) with minimal direction
• Develop and manage new product designs from concept to mass production
• Build and validate prototypes with internal and external partners toward a timely product launch strategy
• Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing
• Design for highest level of craftsmanship and quality with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Conduct product testing to ensure compliance with highest quality standards
• Design, engineer and evaluate material usage during development to optimize product costs
• Make modifications to existing CAD drawings to support manufacturing and purchasing maintenance
• Manage all 3D modeling and CAD activities within a project
• Participates within cross functional product development team
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Skills

CAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Prototyping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Upholstery for our upholstery programs. You will design and develop high-quality seating frames, foam and fabrics, advancing concepts to mass production with cross-functional teams.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Creo/SolidWorks), BOM/SOP work, prototyping, testing and a strong eye for craft and brand aesthetics. You will partner with design, manufacturing and suppliers to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions.